THE ULTIMATE MEKONG WATERWAY & PILGRIMAGE
From the vibrant streets of Saigon to the sacred heights of Sam Mountain, this six-day journey unfolds the Mekong Delta in its fullest expression — by private limousine, traditional sampan, and luxury speedboat. Two nights in Châu Đốc allow for deep immersion into the region’s spiritual heart before an elegant river exit to Cambodia.
“Six days. Five nights. Two rivers. One sacred mountain. This is not a race — it is a pilgrimage through the watery soul of Vietnam.”
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1 · Saigon – Vinh Long
Private Limousine · Coco Coco Riverside Lodge · Afternoon Sampan Boat
Morning: Pickup from your Saigon hotel. Private luxury limousine transfer (2.5 hours). Arrive at Coco Coco Riverside Lodge — an intimate eco-lodge on the Vinh Long waterways. Afternoon: Private sampan boat excursion through hidden coconut canals. Evening: Sunset cocktails. Overnight at Coco Coco Riverside Lodge.
Day 2 · Vinh Long – Cần Thơ
Morning Boat Excursion · Ben Tre · Victoria Cần Thơ Resort
Morning: Early sampan boat excursion to floating fish farms. Late morning: Private limousine to Cần Thơ with fruit orchard stop. Afternoon: Check into Victoria Cần Thơ Resort. Evening: Sunset cruise on Bassac River. Overnight at Victoria Cần Thơ Resort.
Day 3 · Cần Thơ – Cái Răng Floating Market
Sunrise Market Boat Trip · Cooking Class · Leisure
5:00 AM: Private sampan to Cái Răng Floating Market — the Mekong’s largest wholesale market. Enjoy fresh coffee and tropical fruit on the water. Afternoon: Private cooking class with Victoria’s chef. Overnight at Victoria Cần Thơ Resort.
Day 4 · Cần Thơ – Châu Đốc
Private Limousine · Sam Mountain Pilgrimage · Victoria Châu Đốc Hotel
Morning: Private limousine to Châu Đốc (2.5 hours). Afternoon: Sam Mountain pilgrimage — Ba Chúa Xứ Temple, Tây An Pagoda, summit views of Cambodia. Overnight at Victoria Châu Đốc Hotel.
Day 5 · Châu Đốc – Sacred Morning & Floating Villages
Sunrise Temple Blessing · Boat Trip to Floating Fish Village · Leisure
5:30 AM: Private blessing ceremony at Ba Chúa Xứ Temple. Late morning: Private sampan to floating fish villages (Làng Bè). Afternoon: Free for leisure — Cham Muslim Village or spa. Overnight at Victoria Châu Đốc Hotel.
Day 6 · Châu Đốc – Cambodia Exit by Speedboat
Morning Speedboat to Phnom Penh · River Border Crossing
8:30 AM: Board private luxury speedboat to Phnom Penh, Cambodia (4 hours). Champagne brunch on board. Visa assistance provided. Arrive at Sisowath Quay by approximately 12:30 PM. End of Indochine CHIC services.
Cambodia Extension Available
Add 2 nights in Phnom Penh (Raffles Hotel Le Royal) or 3 nights in Siem Reap for Angkor Wat. Private flight connections available. Contact us for bespoke arrangements.
Tour Details
Tour Name: 6-Day Mekong Delta Luxury Tour — Waterway & Pilgrimage
Tour Code: ME6D2606
From: $2,295 per person (double occupancy)
Single Supplement: Available upon request
Included Experiences
✓ Private limousine transfers (Mercedes/BMW)
✓ Coco Coco Riverside Lodge · Garden Bungalow (1 night)
✓ Victoria Cần Thơ Resort · River View Room (2 nights)
✓ Victoria Châu Đốc Hotel · River View Room (2 nights)
✓ Cái Răng Floating Market sunrise boat trip
✓ Sam Mountain pilgrimage & private monk blessing
✓ Floating village sampan tours (Vinh Long + Châu Đốc)
✓ Private cooking class at Victoria Cần Thơ
✓ Cambodia speedboat exit to Phnom Penh
✓ All meals as indicated (B = breakfast, L = lunch, D = dinner)
✓ English-speaking guide throughout
Enquire About This Journey
Your enquiry will be sent to enquiry@indochinechic.com. We reply within 12 hours.
Cambodia Extension Options
Phnom Penh (2 nights): Royal Palace, Silver Pagoda, National Museum. Raffles Hotel Le Royal.
Siem Reap (3 nights): Angkor Wat sunrise, Ta Prohm (“Tomb Raider”), Bayon Temple. Amansara or Shinta Mani.
Mekong to Angkor Combo: Private flight Phnom Penh–Siem Reap (1 hour).
